Thanks for ordering Visual File Manager (VFM). This file explains how to install and run this product. ------------------------------ Installation. Copy the files VISUFILE.EXE and VISUFILE.HLP on to your hard disk and start up the program. Copying the files from a DOS Prompt this involves the following commands (assuming you wish to install on drive C:): md C:\VISUFILE copy A:\VISUFILE.* C:\VISUFILE The file "FILE_ID.DIZ" is a bulletin board related file that you do not have to copy to your hard disk. You may create a new program item in Windows' Program Manager by selecting a group window (such as "Main"), choosing "New" from the "File" menu and browsing for the program name. Placing the icon in the "Startup" group will cause Windows to start it up when Windows starts up (like the "Clock" program). Finally, you may want to have VFM replace the program manager as the shell, and only start up the program Manager for those few programs that don't work with VFM. Making VFM your start-up shell involves replacing the following line in the file "SYSTEM.INI" under the [boot] heading while Windows is not running: shell=progman.exe with ; keep the original line commented out (using ";") in case you decide ; to go back ; shell=progman.exe shell=c:\visufile\visufile.exe ------------------------------ Running the program You may run the program under Windows Program Manager using one of the following methods: - you may choose "Run" from the "File" Menu and enter "C:\VISUFILE\VISUFILE.EXE" - you may double-click on the program icon after its been installed in one of the group windows - it will run automatically if it has been set up in the startup group or as the shell (see installation) We hope you find VFM useful. Again, thanks for your order Scott Messier and James Owen Tuesday Software